Stash-Busting Sketches | #5 Easy Stencil Backgrounds | 12 Days of Christmas Cardmaking

[@skunnavatana9407]

I am learning so much from watching you make cards. Thank you

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you!

[@chrisbraun9782]

I have some stencils like these and just don't use them very often. After seeing you use them, I need to break them out and use them again. Thanks Jill for more beautiful cards!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Chris, have fun!

[@evelinevanheijst]

Those stencils are amazing. And I how they transform the cards you made.

[@PennyBlackInc]

It's amazing how just one simple touch can do so much! Thanks for watching and for your encouragement!

[@patriciariddle2997]

Must have those stencils. And those birds are so adorable. You are the queen of water coloring!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh, thanks!

[@kakylong2]

Jill, Great cards. Love this technique.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much!

[@cliveangelaedwards8854]

Just gorgeous Jill... love the stamps which are on my wish list which is growing almost hourly as I watch your videos! I only have Oxide pads these days but like them a lot for painting 😊❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Heehee! Wish lists are fun. :) I haven't tried the Oxides- interesting to hear you like painting with them. Thanks for sharing that!

[@michelea9142]

As usual, you inspire me! Love the stencils, will make some to use.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Michele!

[@Kazzandshazz]

I absolutely love how these turned out.. I adore the little robins on the wreath

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much!

[@PaperToPetals]

Thanks Jill. Super cards! Yes enjoyed this video!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you so much!

[@elisebb3765]

These stencils are a great idea for finishing off a sketched card. I love that they can be used on any kind of card and for any purpose. Your cards are beautiful! Thanks, Jill!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, I love their versatility, too! :)

[@carolestrawn8755]

Absolutely fabulous. Every day I think that day's cards are my favorites. LOL. Actually, I love them all. These, however, with the addition of the stenciled shapes really are fabulous.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you- they were some of my favorites to create!

[@moonloversheila8238]

Beautiful cards, Jill. Honestly, I could watch you paint cards all day. I’d have loved to watch you paint them all! I especially loved seeing you paint some robins. The robin is the Christmas bird here in the UK and you see them everywhere on cards and decorations at Christmas.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! I loved hearing about the robin as the Christmas bird in the UK. I love robins!

[@mackiemadepapercreations]

Love, love,love!!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you X 3! :)

[@kathymueller4087]

Okay, now I want those stencils like yesterday! Thanks for the awesome tutorial, Jill.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Kathy! I keep reaching for them myself- you'll love them! :) Happy stamping!

[@nancyschmidt2416]

Love love love your cards. You have such good ideas!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Nancy!

[@patticallihan8515]

Jill, I love using stencils and your ideas are fantastic. I will be giving them a try for sure next time. I love all your cards Jill. You have been extra busy . I do enjoy watching you so very much and learning new techniques ❤. 🌺🎄🌺🎄🌺🎄

[@solovjud]

Just…WOW! These are spectacular, thank you!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for the kind words and the smile, Patti!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you so much, @@solovjud !

[@jerryclark7872]

Love your cards. Thank you.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Big thanks, Jerry!

[@Bunny_the_Rabbit]

A big WOW on using that rectangle stencil. I can't believe how much it elevates how the card looks. I need some of that Toffee Crunch. I really love the Feather Trio and the Background Basics. Great video.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Big thanks! Appreciate all of your kind words!

[@wendykettlewell4628]

Absolutely beautiful - your water painting is awesome - you've inspired me!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you so much, Wendy! Happy painting! :)

[@karenjackson6090]

Again beautiful cards Jill. I love the jolly robins. I need these stencils!

[@PennyBlackInc]

You'll love them. Thanks, Karen!

[@carolrietzke6295]

Tried your technique using tape this weekend. It does seem like the stencils would make it easier! Love your art, Jill.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Carol! And yes, the stencils make life much easier! :)

[@lillianchild1102]

So very lovely!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, LIllian!

[@vickikroll9570]

Great information and the stencils will work for me as using tape has destroyed some of my cards. Love the cards!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Vicki!

[@susanmiller592]

Gorgeous looks with the stencils!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Susan!

[@joysmith855]

So happy I ordered the stencils. Can’t wait to use them..Joy

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much for your order- you'll love them!

[@heathermcfadden1660]

Can’t wait to get these stencils. I too used tape but this is so much easier

[@PennyBlackInc]

Yes, they make life so easy! :)

[@pattih.2298]

Wonderful ideas, Jill! Thanks so much for sharing. You make allthee techniques look easy & something we can all do. The stencils are on my next order for sure!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

You'll love then, Patti! Thanks for your sweet words!

[@ritawilliamshellofromatlan4663]

These are so pretty! I will have to get these and give this a try!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Rita!

[@tinawetzel3912]

Really elegant technique! Can’t wait to try 🥰😉

[@PennyBlackInc]

Have fun, Tina, thank you!

[@michellesauve6778]

Thanks for sharing Jill. I just purchased the stencil set, they really brought your cards to the next level and they can be used year round. I hope you will will create year around cards using this technique.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Oh yeah, I'll be reaching for these stencils all year! :) Thanks for your purchase!

[@debschurby1574]

Just W O W! 💖💖💖🎄

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Deb!

[@CrftGrndma]

Hi Jill, these cards are just beautiful, as always🥰 This would be an easy way for me to step up my cards, by grounding and drawing more attention to the focal point by using the shaped frames!! Thank You for all of your tips and techniques to help us all❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

My pleasure and thank YOU for your encouragement!

[@carlapage7957]

Ooh this is right up my alley! I have been doing a happy dance since I already have "Feathered Trio", and "Sleigh Ride" stamps; working along with you is always so much fun. These are some of my favorite cards so far. Thanks girl. Hugs❤😊

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Carla! Some of my favorites to create! :)

[@debraschenz]

Beautiful cards! ❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Many thanks, Debra!

[@MrsAbraxas]

This is fantastic 😍

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you!

[@luvthisscrap]

Oh my, I need those stencils!!!! I love the finished look it gives to your cards!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you so much- they are so fun, you'll love them!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Yes that stencil technique is very versatile; beautiful cards created Jill… thank you! 🎉❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Gwen!

[@ednam7]

Hi Jill. I love the way the stencils work and these cards are beautiful. I tried to order last night and the way to do it was so hard. Finally I stopped for a few hours and tried again and got it through. But after seeing this I want to order more and hate the thoughts of trying again. I hope the company can make it easier. Thanks.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for watching, Edna. So sorry for the difficulty with the site. Our headquarters office is aware and are working on a fix. Thanks for your patience!

[@barbaralassiter259]

This technique makes the images pop! Cleverly done Jill!☺

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you- it's one of my favorites! :)

[@barbarachmura2695]

Love the stenciling. BEAUTIFUL CARDS!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Barbara!

[@ivonep8166]

Awesome cards, the stencils are a must’ve, thank you for sharing ❤️🇬🇧

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Ivone! The stencils are a game changer!

[@reneecassidy7279]

This series is so much fun and your cards are lovely!

[@PennyBlackInc]

So glad you're having fun! :)

[@iartistdotme]

That shadow box just makes the cards so finished and beautiful. Once I get my watercoloring back into practice I will be making some of these with all the beautiful stamps I've accumulated over the years (and some new PB&J) that I just have to get.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Have fun!! :)

[@suefitzsimmons9751]

Fabulous ways of using stencils😊

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Sue!

[@joanlucht1075]

This is wonderful! Exactly the place I get stuck-what to do with the image I just created! Another great idea! Thanks for making it so easy with your sketches!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Joan!

[@patricaromboletti8658]

I discovered Memento Toffee Crunch via one of your videos years ago. I love it so much and it looks perfect on these cards. Thank you for sharing all the ways to use the stencils! Is it tomorrow yet? I can't wait for Video #6

[@PennyBlackInc]

Your comments make me smile BIG, Patrica! Thank you!

[@joysmith855]

Another day of wonderful ideas to share with us. Love your sketches.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you so very much!

[@ednam7]

Yes I will try the stencil way. So pretty.

[@kandrews6356]

Jill, your cards are beautiful. Using the stencils helps your focal image stand out and gives them a touch of cheerful elegance, even with Santa and the Reindeer. Of course, your coloring is outstanding. Thank you for giving me the courage to try a little 'water coloring' myself. Happy Holidays.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! Thank you for your thoughtful comment- means so much!

[@lindalanges7058]

So beautiful Jill. Your watercolouring looks so amazing and brings those sweet images to life. Great stencil set too - love it. Just wondering if the sketches are available somewhere for us to save or print out?

[@lindalanges7058]

I'm sure you're already busy enough so I have screenshot each sketch and saved them for future reference👍🙏❤Hope you're okay for us to do that. Cheers.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Linda! We are working on a way to make the sketches easy to use in the future. Stay tuned... :)

[@SKnecht1948]

What colors did you use for the Birdhouse Berries? I made a purchase of several of the items in your demos. Thank you. Love them all.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much for your support! For the Birdhouse Berries, I used Distress Ink Reinkers used as watercolors in the following colors: Barn Door, Broken China, Faded Jeans, Gathered Twigs. For the background inking with the stencil I used Memento ink in Toffee Crunch color and Ranger Archival ink in Sky Blue. Happy stamping!

[@gaylerobinson6224]

I LOVE this look! These cards are beautiful. I really like the birds with the birdhouse! There's just something extra special about that scene! Okay Jill, help me out. I've looked up cold pressed and warm and/or hot pressed water color paper. The explanations didn't sink it (duh...)! Can you simplify the difference for me? Which do you prefer and why? You don't need to write a thesis but a quick, simple explanation (example ?) would work! Hopefully I'm not the only one who has questioned this!!! I love when you do a cardmaking series. I look forward to every new video along the line but for me, they always end too soon (sad)! TFS! I'm inspired every time!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! Thanks so much, Gayle! :) Simple, non-artistic-trained me response to your great question-- hot press is a little smoother/has less texture and I feel like the water sometimes absorbs into it faster. Cold-press has a little more texture and the water seems to sit on top of it just a little bit more plus it's much more economical. And, totally honest, I prefer cold-press mostly because it's cheaper. ;) It's also easier to get at a big box craft store with a coupon so I don't have to order it online when I run out and haven't planned ahead. And I'm used to how the water and ink move on it. Hope that helps!

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️

[@SKnecht1948]

Would you please do more scenes using the Background Basic stencils? Thank you!

[@ceciliahallgren8805]

I love watching you coloring the stamped images. Those mask frames are awesome. Just a question which color, in the distress ink, do you think could replace the toffee memento ink that you use? Thanks in advanced.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you! I think the closest in Distress Inks that I've tried (and I don't have all the colors) would be Vintage Photo applied lightly or Antique Linen, although Antique Linen has a little more yellow to it.

[@ceciliahallgren8805]

@@PennyBlackInc Thanks SO much!

[@donnaroberts9124]

jill, where can I find the Pitt small detail tipped artist pens?

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for your question. I've had mine for years, but just found some listed here: www.amazon.com/Faber-Castell-Pitt-Artist-Pens-Essential/dp/B004PN8HMG/ref=sr_1_7_mod_primary_new?crid=IM6JJLTJ8RRK&keywords=PITT+artist+pens+journaling&qid=1691430682&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=pitt+artist+pens+journalin%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-7 Happy stamping!

[@mpbailey18]

none of the links to penny black products work... what's happening?

[@carronmackinnon1030]

Do you have a uk supplier?

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for your interest! Buddly Crafts has a great selections of Penny Black: buddlycrafts.com/shop/brand-1/penny-black-45/?gclid=CjwKCAjw6eWnBhAKEiwADpnw9srP-X3CCHwphWCHskyL6w2LCT22Bb1exEcUSDxt6a3lXZ_4rtDBThoCStgQAvD_BwE And if you need additional assistance in finding a retailer for your area, our headquarters office would be happy to help you. They can be reached via email at [e-mail]. Happy stamping!